The (also known as the Vāsudevarahasya or "Vāsudeva's secret") is a unique and often misunderstood 17th-century text from Bengal. Despite its name, it is not a traditional Vaishnava scripture but rather a Shakta text that reinterprets the love story of Radha and Krishna through the lens of Goddess-centric philosophy .
: In this text, Radha is elevated to the status of the Supreme Goddess and the independent mentor/guru of Krishna. radha tantra english pdf
: Krishna is portrayed as a masculine form of the Goddess Kali or a disciple who must perform rigorous Tantric rituals (Kaula practice) under Radha's guidance to achieve his divine status. The (also known as the Vāsudevarahasya or "Vāsudeva's